Chapter 5 test

A research problem and a research question are the same thing.

False.

Qualitative research questions are more closed and quantitative research questions are more open.

False.

What are some ways researchers can increase reliability and validity?

Identify and explain areas of personal bias; Document methods; Cross-check data.

Is this research question focused enough to be able to conduct a research study? "What are some challenges for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder?

No, it's too broad.

What is missing from this research question? "Do Gibbon monkeys change mating habits when put into captivity?"

Place/location; Time.

What does a hypothesis attempt to do?

Provide possible answers to "why" questions.

What is the term for a set of beliefs that guide scientific work in an area including unquestioned presupposition, accepted theories, and exemplary research findings?

Scientific paradigms.

What term refers to a person's place in society, generally determined by a combination of a person's identity aspects such as race, gender, sexuality, and social class status?

Social location.

When developing a research question, which steps are recommended?

Start with a topic; Focus your topic; Formulate a question to ask about your topic; If possible, narrow your question further.

What are some ways to identify a problem that can turned into a research questions?

Step back and take a look at your daily life; Start thinking about topics you already know something about.

How would a researcher use a sociological abstract?

To research trends in sociological research publications.

Data is something we collect to and analyze in order to arrive at research conclusions.

True.